I've been watching a decent amount of children's movies lately as my daughter is trapped home with me. Recently we watched both Wreck-It Ralph movies and they were quite awesome.
Disney has learned from Pixar that making kids movies that appeal to parents is pretty essential, and these do that. Including references to 80s and 90s video games to hilarious affects was what really hooked me on this.
On top of that, the overall premise of the first movie, the loneliness of a game villain, is wonderfully done. The mismatched friendship of two misfits is perfect. Ralph and Vanellope are team you really root for, and what could have been a sappy lesson on friendship is handled gently and engagingly.
The second movie is glitzier, as squeals tend to be. But it still keeps the spirit of the first. This one's about how friends can grow apart and developing diverging interests...and how that's just fine. It's a lesson that Ralph needs to learn, and hopefully not destroy the entire internet in the process.
Disney does a great job incorporating their most popular franchises like Disney Princesses and Star Wars. They also do a wonderful job imagining the internet as an actual place.
Two great movies that are fun, sweet, and entertaining for a wide audience.
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